NC State

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Because people see it as a boring state school with nothing special about it. That affects the number of OOS applicants, and the low OOS admittance rate affects the ultimate number of attendees.

That said, my BFF in NC says it's a well respected school over there with an unusually spirited alumni base. It's almost identical to what Tech is to Virginians in many ways. There's no reason for a Virginian to go to NC State when they have VT.

Raleigh is superior to Blacksburg for many reasons.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Because people see it as a boring state school with nothing special about it. That affects the number of OOS applicants, and the low OOS admittance rate affects the ultimate number of attendees.

That said, my BFF in NC says it's a well respected school over there with an unusually spirited alumni base. It's almost identical to what Tech is to Virginians in many ways. There's no reason for a Virginian to go to NC State when they have VT.

This.

~VA born, NC raised, NCSU grad, back in VA

[Anonymous]

It’s heavy on ag & engineering, not as fun or prestigious as UNC, and kinda country

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Because people see it as a boring state school with nothing special about it. That affects the number of OOS applicants, and the low OOS admittance rate affects the ultimate number of attendees.

That said, my BFF in NC says it's a well respected school over there with an unusually spirited alumni base. It's almost identical to what Tech is to Virginians in many ways. There's no reason for a Virginian to go to NC State when they have VT.

Is VT a boring state school?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s heavy on ag & engineering, not as fun or prestigious as UNC, and kinda country

How is UNC more fun?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Because people see it as a boring state school with nothing special about it. That affects the number of OOS applicants, and the low OOS admittance rate affects the ultimate number of attendees.

That said, my BFF in NC says it's a well respected school over there with an unusually spirited alumni base. It's almost identical to what Tech is to Virginians in many ways. There's no reason for a Virginian to go to NC State when they have VT.

This.

~VA born, NC raised, NCSU grad, back in VA

This is not true. My son is considering NCSU because they offer a major that’s not offered at any Virginia schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Because people see it as a boring state school with nothing special about it. That affects the number of OOS applicants, and the low OOS admittance rate affects the ultimate number of attendees.

That said, my BFF in NC says it's a well respected school over there with an unusually spirited alumni base. It's almost identical to what Tech is to Virginians in many ways. There's no reason for a Virginian to go to NC State when they have VT.

Is VT a boring state school?

Maybe not to you or other Virginians, but it is to many OOS-ers.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Because people see it as a boring state school with nothing special about it. That affects the number of OOS applicants, and the low OOS admittance rate affects the ultimate number of attendees.

That said, my BFF in NC says it's a well respected school over there with an unusually spirited alumni base. It's almost identical to what Tech is to Virginians in many ways. There's no reason for a Virginian to go to NC State when they have VT.

Is VT a boring state school?

Maybe not to you or other Virginians, but it is to many OOS-ers.

Is UNC boring?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Because people see it as a boring state school with nothing special about it. That affects the number of OOS applicants, and the low OOS admittance rate affects the ultimate number of attendees.

That said, my BFF in NC says it's a well respected school over there with an unusually spirited alumni base. It's almost identical to what Tech is to Virginians in many ways. There's no reason for a Virginian to go to NC State when they have VT.

Is VT a boring state school?

Maybe not to you or other Virginians, but it is to many OOS-ers.

Is UNC boring?

USNWR ranking makes it interesting. It's all about perception, not actually being interesting.

[Anonymous]

We went for a prospective students weekend and quickly left. Due to the number of in state students the campus is a ghost town on non home game weekends. Place is soulless and the other kids on the tour were weird. Think d&d kids etc….

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s heavy on ag & engineering, not as fun or prestigious as UNC, and kinda country

It is not "kind of country" It's literally an urban school in an urban setting.

And while Ag is large there, yes it is heavy engineering that is why it has it's own Engineering campus with state of the art facilities.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We went for a prospective students weekend and quickly left. Due to the number of in state students the campus is a ghost town on non home game weekends. Place is soulless and the other kids on the tour were weird. Think d&d kids etc….

Not true at all.
Not even close.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Because people see it as a boring state school with nothing special about it. That affects the number of OOS applicants, and the low OOS admittance rate affects the ultimate number of attendees.

That said, my BFF in NC says it's a well respected school over there with an unusually spirited alumni base. It's almost identical to what Tech is to Virginians in many ways. There's no reason for a Virginian to go to NC State when they have VT.

This.

~VA born, NC raised, NCSU grad, back in VA

This is not true. My son is considering NCSU because they offer a major that’s not offered at any Virginia schools.

Ok. I’ll rephrase the quote I highlighted to account for your son. For the vast majority of Virginians, there is little reason to consider NCSU when Tech has SO many overlapping majors. They are essentially, but not exactly, the same. As always, YMMV.

Textile Sci/Engr? If so, those kids were wicked smart in my day — as good as the ChemEs and often had a creative flair too. Even with most of the mills gone (or overseas), there’s still a need! Go Pack!

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Anonymous wrote:Because people see it as a boring state school with nothing special about it. That affects the number of OOS applicants, and the low OOS admittance rate affects the ultimate number of attendees.

That said, my BFF in NC says it's a well respected school over there with an unusually spirited alumni base. It's almost identical to what Tech is to Virginians in many ways. There's no reason for a Virginian to go to NC State when they have VT.

Is VT a boring state school?

Maybe not to you or other Virginians, but it is to many OOS-ers.

Is UNC boring?

USNWR ranking makes it interesting. It's all about perception, not actually being interesting.

You sound provincial

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP NC State is a large state school

NC State has a cap on admissions the others do not. The state of NC only allows 12% OOS admits.

If someone lives in VA there is no reason to go to NC State if they get into VT.

If a student lives in MD and wants to study engineering then NC State is a fine choice.

NC state has some great programs Ag yes, but also Textiles. People on this board probably have no idea what a great program the school of Textiles is.

NC state is also huge for intramuals as well for students that enjoy that.

I would not recommend NC State for minorities as it is very white and Christian. Yes there is a Hillel but it is small.

The ski & snow board club is fabulous. And the Business fraternity (not a traditional frat) is great for networking.

NC State is the same as most of the other OOS schools this board touts besides IVIES. Dumb to do out of state tuition if one gets into any of the instate schools. Perfectly fine for instate students.

Once Project 2025 is installed none of this will matter NCSTATE will not be a place for women for sure. Why did I add this, because students who go to college in 2024 are in for a rude awakening if Republicans win by 2025 so OOS schools should be chosen with caution. Not that we won't have national bans, it will be more about interstate travel and religious gobbledygook in college curriculums.

WRONG, it is 18%, same as UNC. While people like to compare it to VT, Blacksburg vs Raleigh are completely different. It used to lean heavily male. It is a very nice school in a fun city. Not sure what your beef is with State (I didn't go there, but I would be very happy if one of my kids did). It is a perfectly fine school.